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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,274.83, 588,217.32 and 235,275.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,274.83, 588,217.32 and 235,275.84 is: 324,657.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,274.83 : 588,217.32 = 235,275.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,274.83/588,217.32 = 235,275.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,274.83x = 588,217.32 × 235,275.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,274.83x = 138,393,324,065.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,393,324,065.55/426,274.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,657.51

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